NJ man killed in three-car accident on Thruway outside Newburgh

NEWBURGH - A Scotch Plains, N.J. man was killed Monday night in a three-car accident on Interstate 87 in the Town of Newburgh.

Troopers have identified Steven Smith, 24, as the victim.

The accident began around 11:45 p.m. when Smith changed lanes to pass a Nissan driven by Adrian Howell, 27, of Kingston.

Smith lost control and slid off the roadway down an embankment, stopping in the southbound shoulder. Howell attempted to avoid Smith, but also lost control and slid next to Smith's car. Smith got out his car to check over damage and was stuck by a Chevrolet driven by Yissucar Eisner, 33, of Quebec. Eisner also lost control on the icy roadway, troopers say. Eisner's vehicle then hit Howell's car and slid off the roadway.